Digital News Transformation Fund – Phase 1 Adjudication Update

The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) confirms that Phase 1 adjudication for the current funding round has concluded.

The call received strong interest from across South Africa’s independent news sector, with a total of 133 applications submitted. Of these, 18 were for the new Ignite category, introduced following insights from the first funding round. The Ignite tier is designed to support publishers looking to establish a foundational digital presence. Following review by the independent Adjudication Committee, 69 applicants will be invited to progress to Phase 2 of the process.

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